Selected Catholic films : 1962-1963 1962-1963 THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC MEN FILM CENTER, NEW YORK The National Council of Catholic Men is deeply grateful to the National Broadcast- ing Company, American Broadcasting Company and the Columbia Broadcasting System for their outstanding contribution to the production of the films contained in this library. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC MEN FILM CENTER 50 East 42nd Street New York 17, New York 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I. DRAMA 4 Great Catholic Stories 4 Life of the Blessed Mother 5 Saints and Heroes 5 Contemporary Dramas 7 II. SCRIPTURE AND LITURGY 8 III. THEOLOGY AND DOCTRINE 11 IV. THE CHURCH 16 The Church—in Europe 16 The Church—in America 19 V. FAMILY LIFE 25 VI. RELIGION AND THE ARTS 27 VII. FILM RENTAL INFORMATION 35 3 DRAMA GREAT CATHOLIC STORIES HINT OF AN EXPLANATION CM-304 Graham Greene’s story of a young boy whose life is transformed by his response to a frightening tempta- tion against the Holy Eucharist. DIARY OF A COUNTRY PRIEST CM-306 George Bernanos’s classic drama of a modern curate —a moving portrait of the making of a saint. TO THE CASTLE CM-309 Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Horgan’s story of a Chap- lain and a “suicide” mission in Italy during World War II. UNDER THE SUN OF SATAN CM-310 Bernanos’s drama — patterned on the Cure of Ars’s tortures by the devil. BIRD OF SORROW CM-311 The struggles of a Maryknoll missionary in Com- munist China. TOWER OF BABEL CM-312 National Award Winner Thomas Merton’s morality play based on Biblical story. THE MEDAL CM-333 National Award Winner Depicts meaning and significance of the Miraculous Medal—set in background of Korean conflict. THE CONFESSIONS OF ST. AUGUSTINE CM-410 An adaptation picturing young Augustine’s passionate struggle toward conversion to the Catholic Church. 4 DRAMA LIFE OF THE BLESSED MOTHER This four-part series, titled, “I Sing of a Maiden,” pre- sents a dramatization of the life of OUR LADY. MAGNIFICAT CM-313 From the betrothal of Mary and Joseph to the An- nunciation. A KING IS BORN CM-314 From the birth of Our Lord to the finding of the Child in the temple. HOLY FAMILY CM-315 From the childhood of Christ to His first miracle at Cana. MATER DOLOROSA CM-316 From the Passion of Our Lord to the Assumption. SAINTS AND HEROES STAGE OF FOOLS: (ST. THOMAS MORE) CM-305 A moving dramatic portrait of the trials of St. Thomas More and his martyrdom. ARMOR OF LIGHT: (ST. PAUL) CM-393 Life of St. Paul featuring Hollywood stars Gene Lock- hart, J. Carroll Naish and Ruth Hussey. 5 DRAMA PADRE PRO CM-348 Exciting story of Miguel Pro, a Mexican Jesuit Martyr —focuses on Padre Pro’s heroic apostolate in disguise during the religious persecution in Mexico during the 1920’s. TILL THE GREEN WORD GREW: (ST. DOMINIC) CM-345 The beautiful story of St. Dominic’s calling to found the Order of Preachers. THE SECRET CONVENT CM-346 The story of sixteen Carmelites sentenced to death during the French Revolution. BELOVED OUTCASTE: (BISHOP JAMES HEALY) CM-347 Rod Serling’s TV adaptation of the story of America’s first Negro Bishop, James A. Healy — focuses on his battle against prejudice and the violent reaction to his ideas for social reform. THE TAR-HEEL: (FATHER THOMAS PRICE, M.M.) CM-350 A dramatic profile of the unique story of Father Price and his founding of Maryknoll. SEEDS OF THE DESERT: (CHARLES DE FOUCAULD) CM-351 Brings to life Charles de Foucauld, 20th century French soldier and explorer—spiritual founder of one of the most unusual religious communities of modern times, the Little Brothers and Sisters of Jesus. 6 DRAMA THE YANKEE PAUL: (FATHER ISAAC HECKER) CM-352 The remarkable story of the convert founder of the Paulists, Father Isaac Hecker, who formed the first American religious community to make the Catholic Church meaningful to the American people. THE VICTORY OF FATHER KARL CM-349 Describes the secret ordination of Jesuit seminarian Karl Leisner, in the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau. CONTEMPORARY DRAMAS JUVENILE DELINQUENCY CM-301 A “good” boy shoots policeman . . . shocked parents look for answers. POLITICAL MORALITY CM-302 If he “plays ball” the Mayor can win the election. INTERNATIONAL MORALITY CM-303 Story of brainwashed pilot who survives his Chinese captors. MORAL DECISIONS CM-399 The problem of mercy killing . . . based on the di- lemma of a young girl facing the agonizing death of her mother. THE TRIAL CM-411 Dramatizes the trial of a nun accused of. deserting the world for a convent. WITH CROOKED LINES CM-412 The story of a derelict who wanders into a parish church and reviews his dissolute life through the peo- ple making a visit. 7 DRAMA THE WAR FOR GEOFFREY WILSON CM-448 National Award Winner An American Air Force pilot returns to Washington a hero after 15 months imprisonment in Communist China and breaks down in front of a questioning Senate subcommittee. THE ISLE IS FULL OF NOISES CM-449 TV-Broadway playwright Robert J. Crean’s hilarious spoof of what’s wrong with TV, featuring actress Ludi Claire. BEAUTIFUL JOHNNY CM-450 A monologue-drama of a man who has come to the realization of his own emptiness and is tempted to suicide. MY ENEMY, MY SON CM-451 Pete Taylor is an average Catholic American who dis- covers that his greatest enemy is his son, aged 10. An all-Broadway cast, with script by Leo Brady of Cath- olic University. SCRIPTURE AND LITURGY A JOURNEY THROUGH SCRIPTURE Scripture scholar Right Reverend Monsignor John J. Dougherty, President of Seton Hall University, takes us through four programs searching the scripture for clearer understanding. 8 SCRIPTURE AND LITURGY THE NATURE OF THE BIBLE CM-436 Explores the Bible as it is known in English and traces it back through various translations to its sources. HOW TO READ THE BIBLE CM-437 Through dramatic readings and analysis, we see the important differences between the various kinds of writing in the Bible and discover the full richness of sacred scripture. MESSAGE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT CM-438 A beautifully dramatized presentation of the basic revelation of the Old Testament. MESSAGE OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CM-439 Presents the meaning and message of Christ as the new covenant—the New Testament, which brings the new law of love to man and fulfills the Old Law. THE HOLY SACRIFICE Three TV films featuring Father Frederick McManus of the Liturgical Conference and presenting a clear, full explanation of the Mass to increase greater par- ticipation of the faithful. 9 SCRIPTURE AND LITURGY MEANING OF THE MASS CM-433 The institution of the Sacrifice of the Mass by Christ. HISTORY OF THE MASS CM-434 The development of the form of the Mass from the First Century to the present. DEMONSTRATION OF THE MASS CM-435 A presentation of a dialogue Mass in English showing the essential elements of a Low Mass. PRIZE-WINNING FILMS ON THE LITURGY* HOLY WEEK CM-334 Brings together the theme of the royal honors rendered Christ on Palm Sunday, and His Passion and Death on Good Friday—features scenes from the-Gospels, as pictured in the marvelous frescoes of Vienne, France, as well as the liturgical ceremonies of Holy Week. EASTER VIGIL CM-335 Underlines the significance of the principal elements of the new liturgy of Holy Saturday—readings from scripture combine with the liturgy to provide a docu- mentary of unequalled value. ORDINATION CM-431 A documentary film portraying the beautiful cere- monies of ordination. *These films are available for television use. 10 THEOLOGY AND DOCTRINE WE BELIEVE* WE BELIEVE is a series of thirteen half-hour films produced by the National Council of Catholic Men to provide a clear and informative picture of our funda- mental Catholic beliefs. The “star” of WE BELIEVE is Father James J. McQuade, S.J., Regional Director of the Sodality of Our Lady, who is a master of the visualized lecture. Father McQuade has been featured on fifteen nationwide telecasts over two major net- works. This series has been approved by the Catholic Audio-Visual Education Association (CAVE) and the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. WE BELIEVE is the first film series specifically de- signed to teach the basic truths of our faith. In it, Father McQuade uses an ingenious technique of vis- ual presentation, which gives this series a refreshing approach to the teaching of religion. WHAT CATHOLICS BELIEVE AND WHY RELIGION CM-317 A clear exposition of the nature of religion and man’s need and desire for it. GOD CM-318 What God is, His nature, His attributes, a new ap- proach to the Trinity. MAN CM-319 The Catholic concept of the nature of man, of the purpose and manner of his existence. CHRIST CM-320 A detailed analysis of Catholic teaching concerning Christ as man and God. MORAL LIFE CM-321 The laws of God concerning the conduct of our lives. DIVINE WORSHIP CM-322 The history and nature of religious worship; a discus- sion of the essence of the Mass. SANCTIFYING GRACE CM-323 An explanation of God’s greatest gift to man — par- ticipation in divine life. 11 THEOLOGY AND DOCTRINE ACTUAL GRACE CM-324 A thorough treatment of the divine assistance so nec- essary to man’s growth. RELIGIOUS LIFE CM-325 The origin and development of some of our religious communities—the reason why of religious vocations. THE SACRAMENTS CM-326 The nature and divine origin of the seven Sacraments with special emphasis on the Holy Eucharist. FAMILY CM-327 A concise and straight-forward analysis of marriage, divorce and inter-family relations. CHURCH AND STATE CM-328 A refreshing presentation of Church-State relationship —the American Catholic’s role in our democracy. THE BIBLE CM-329 Its history, origin and divine inspiration. SPANISH VERSION OF WE BELIEVE "CREEMOS" All 1 3 WE BELIEVE films are now available in Span- ish. Order numbers are CM-417 through CM-429. *These films are available for television use. PAULIST DEBATES Skillfully probing their subject in an easy, bantering style in which one assumes the role of “non-Catholic objector,” the two popular Paulists, Father James Finley and Father John Reynolds, answer questions posed by non-Catholics about the teachings and prac- tices of the Catholic Church. THE NEED OF RELIGION CM-376 THE SENSE OF SIN CM-377 CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE CM-379 CHURCH VERSUS FREEDOM CM-390 12 THEOLOGY AND DOCTRINE THEOLOGY AND SANITY On street corners and in the lecture halls of England and America, Frank Sheed has been a booming voice in defense of Catholicism and in praise of common sense. As author, translator and publisher, he has en- livened the printed word as a medium of expression for the entire Catholic world. The New York Times called his book, Theology and Sanity, an “astounding achievement,” and no less an author than Hilaire Belloc praised Sheed’s Communism and Man as “the clearest and deepest appreciation of the problem I have ever read.” Now Frank Sheed brings his per- sonal magnetism and brilliance to a nation-wide audi- ence through this four-part series, as he discusses the subjects listed below with college students. A superb series for colleges, Newman Clubs and parish groups. WHAT IS THEOLOGY CM-444 WHO IS GOD CM-445 WHO IS JESUS CHRIST CM-446 WHAT IS THE CHURCH CM-447 13 THEOLOGY AND DOCTRINE "COMMUNISM I" COMMUNISM I is an imaginatively staged produc- tion which employs intriguing innovations in the tech- nique of visual presentation. It provides the viewer with a remarkably clear insight into the nature of Communism and the fallacies of the Communist philosophy. THE DIALECTIC OF COMMUNISM CM-361 How the Communist mind thinks—Communist reality based on the Marxist system of thought. COMMUNIST MATERIALISM CM-362 What the Communist mind believes—“Nothing exists but matter and everything is explained on a material basis.” COMMUNIST HISTORY CM-363 How the Communist looks at the past—as the result of economic factors alone, according to his own Com- munist principles. COMMUNIST SOCIETY CM-364 How the Communist lives — “peaceful co-existence” with the Communist is shown to be a practical im- possibility. 14 THEOLOGY AND DOCTRINE “COMMUNISM ||" AMERICA AND COMMUNISM (a new series), takes both an historical and speculative look at our major enemy, utilizing the techniques of documentary, concert reading, and discussion. An excellent follow- up to COMMUNISM I. COMMUNISM: THE FIRST HUNDRED YEARS CM-480 Documentary survey of the Communist rise in Europe from 1848 to 1948. Brings together the words of Thomas More, Metternich, Rousseau, Cardinal New- man, Marx, Lenin, Pope Pius XI, Bishop Emmanuel Von Kettler, and many others. COMMUNISM: THE POST-WAR YEARS CM-481 Traces the growth of Communism as a world power from 1848 to the present, and concentrates on the effect that growth has had on the United States. Re- cordings of Kennedy, Truman, Khrushchev, Gromyko and others. COMMUNISM TODAY CM-482 Is Communism’s major threat internal, or is it external military power of Soviet Russia and Red China? Dis- cussed by Father John Cronin, S.S., Mr. Romeo Maione, and Mr. Philip Scharper. COMMUNISM TOMORROW CM-483 Does Communism succeed automatically, or does it carry the seeds of its own destruction on its world- wide course? The same panelists speculate on Com- munism’s future course. 15 THE CHURCH THE CHURCH -IN EUROPE ROME ETERNAL* ROME ETERNAL is an historical documentary of the artistic, religious, and cultural Tieritage of Rome and the Vatican. The four-part series was written by Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Horgan, and shot entirely “on location” with the cooperation of the Holy See. ROME ETERNAL was awarded first prize at the Monte Carlo International Catholic Film Festival and given a special citation from the 1959 Sylvania TV awards. After its TV premiere, NEWSWEEK maga- zine dubbed it simply, “a magnificent work of art.” ROME ETERNAL, rich in historical and artistic ap- peal was evaluated and approved for showing to all groups by the Catholic Audio-Visual Educational As- sociation (CAVE) in the CATHOLIC EDUCATOR publication. 16 THE CHURCH THE CITY OF PETER CM-357 The richness of imperial Rome’s material culture and the poverty of its spiritual culture ... an impression is given of the character and mood of classical Roman life . . . features first films of recent excavations of the tomb of St. Peter under the Great Basilica. THE CITY OF FAITH CM-358 The liberation of the Church under Constantine and the growth of religious faith and culture that ensued throughout the Middle Ages . . . features films of major basilicas in Rome. RENAISSANCE ROME CM-359 The beauty and wonder of the Christian art of the Renaissance, particularly that of Michelangelo . . . features films of Swiss Guards, Borgia apartments and major works of Michelangelo. OUR MOMENT IN TIME CM-360 The heart of modern Rome—Vatican City, the Holy See as the center of the world-wide Catholic Church . . . features exclusive films of the late Pope Pius XII as well as extensive views of the North American Col- lege in Rome. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE POPE CM-416 Twenty-four hours in the busy life of His Holiness, Pope John XXIII, showing unforgettable scenes from within Vatican walls. *These films are available for television use. A PORTRAIT OF GUARDINI CM-490 An exploration of the mind and work of Romano Guardini, one of the Church’s leading theologians and author of over sixty books, including “The Lord,” “Sacred Signs,” and “The End of the Modern World.” Features readings from many of Guardini’s own works. 17 THE CHURCH ENGLAND REVISITED ENGLAND REVISITED was filmed entirely “on lo- cation” through the facilities of NBC and with the assistance of the British Broadcasting Corporation. Prominent English churchmen and scholars engage in four fascinating conversations on England’s greatest Catholic Men. Moderator for the discussions is Father Agnellus Andrew, O.F.M., Director of the Catholic Radio and Television Center in England. SAINT THOMAS MORE CM-456 CATHOLIC HOUR-TV cameras explore the historic hall of Lincoln’s Inn, home of London barristers, for a feature on the patron of lawyers, St. Thomas More. Participating are Rev. Bernard Fisher, Archivist of Westminster Cathedral, and English lawyer John Harvey. JOHN HENRY CARDINAL NEWMAN CM-457 The genius of the mind and heart of this great man— whose cause for beatification is currently under con- sideration—is discussed by Newman biographer Meriol Trevor, Very Rev. Stephen Dessain, and James Cam- eron. GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON CM-458 Filmed at Chesterton’s old home in Beaconfield, Buck- inghamshire, the sparkling and witty “G.K.C.” is brought back to life in an equally sparkling conversa- tion between Father Agnellus and Father Kevin Scan- ned. Noted English actor David Peel reads some of Chesterton’s best verse and prose. MONSIGNOR RONALD KNOX CM-459 The most recent Catholic translator of the Bible lives on in the memory of his close personal friends, Lady Magdalen Elden and Father Michael O’Dwyer, who discuss Knox’s life and work in this film. Their discus- sion takes place in “The Old Palace” at Oxford—the very room where Knox lived, worked, and ministered to the Catholic students at Oxford for thirteen years. 18 Order your films now to insure having them for your planned show dates. FILM O Fll NATIONAL C O U N ( 50 ea: NEW YOF When ordering please give alternate date choic dates. All listed films run approximately 30 mini Rental per subject: $10.00 per showing day Special Series: "ROME ETERNAL" rental r Special color subjects: "Ava Maria," "Th< Mount" rental rates are $17.50. "Ou DISCOUNT RATES: When 4 or more films Of course, the films may be ordered i ^Special ONE HOUR subject (two reels): TH ing day. SHIP TO: NAME ORGANIZATION ADDRESS CITY R FORM TER ) F CATHOLIC MEN STREET «4EW YORK ing at least three weeks between desired showing $12.50 per subject per showing day. n and Resurrection7 ' and "The Sermon on the > Shrine" is $15.00 per subject per showing day. jred at one time a 10% cash discount is allowed, ent dates. fMAKER'S CHRISTMAS EVE is $25.00 per show- DATES DESIRED 1st CHOICE 2nd CHOICE TO:. .STATE. Please note special discount rates when 4 or more films are ordered at one time. THE CHURCH THE CHURCH -IN AMERICA OUR LADY’S SHRINE* CM-432 This documentary color film covers the history, con- struction, and DEDICATION CEREMONIES of the National Shrine in Washington, D. C. This movie cap- tures one of the most colorful days in the history of the Church in this country. OUR LADY’S SHRINE captures a rare assemblage of the entire hierarchy of the United States. Unfolded for the viewer is the more than forty-year effort of American Catholics to erect a fitting tribute to their National Patroness. *This film is available for television use. MARYKNOLL: A GIFT OF FREEDOM CM-488 The story of the gallant women of Maryknoll—from Korea to Bolivia to Tanganyika to Ossining, N. Y. 19 THE CHURCH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AMERICAN HISTORY EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS CM-353 Relives the trials of early Catholic frontiersmen—por- trays some of the greatest names in American history and the Church’s contribution to American develop- ment. HISTORY OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION CM-354 Early struggles of the American Catholic Church in the field of teaching . . . Fathers de las Casas, Serra and others fight to spread religious truth. SOCIAL REFORM CM-355 The Industrial Revolution comes to America and brings new problems to the Church . . . the immigrant, the working man, and the Negro. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM CM-356 The Catholic contribution to our great American heritage of religious freedom . . . from Lord Calvert’s Act of Toleration to the present day. THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL CM-470 A documentary on its origin, history, and present crisis, including an interview with Father O’Neil C. D’Amour of the NCEA. 20 THE CHURCH FREEDOM AND THE AMERICAN CATHOLIC A rapid-fire question-and-answer series in three parts —is a frank examination of criticisms of the Catholic Church of America with regard to the concepts of freedom that so often provoke antagonisms between Catholic and non-Catholic — with John Cogley ques- tioning Father Walter J. Ong, S.J., of St. Louis Uni- versity. THE IMAGE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AMERICA CM-403 THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE AMERICAN PLURALISTIC SOCIETY CM-404 THE FUTURE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AMERICA CM-405 LANDSCAPE OF THE SOUL A new four-part series on the interior life of man, written for NCCM by playwright Father Dominic Rover, O.P. It is a series that looks for the hidden, inner realities that make us what we seem, and some- times what we are. Experimental, and decidedly off the beaten TV track, “Landscape of the Soul” is an ideal series for colleges, Newman Clubs, and parish groups. 21 THE CHURCH SOLILOQUY CM-476 A TV actor and a TV*narrator stop the show and enter into violent disagreement about the meaning of the script . . . and the meaning of their own lives. CATHERINE, MY MOTHER CM-477 The inner life of Catherine of Siena, the most power- ful woman of fourteenth-century Europe, as seen through some of the key figures she affected during her lifetime. THE FIRE WATCH CM-478 Thomas Merton’s prose adapted by Father Rover. The inner thoughts of a Trappist monk as he goes his nightly rounds through the darkened labyrinth of a monastery. MORNING PRAYER CM-479 The simplicity and power of the prayers of Lithuanian girls in Russian slave-labor camps is contrasted with the thoughts of people in more fortunate surroundings, as they rise to begin their day. THE AMERICAN CATHOLIC FRONTIER The American Catholic frontier was shown to the Nation on television under the title, “Catholic Reflec- tions on America.” The series features the Reverend John Courtney Murray, S.J., in programs I and II, and journalists Philip Scharper, William Clancy, James O’Gara and Monsignor Francis J. Lally in programs III and IV. Overall theme for the series is the future of the American Catholic in the face of our national purpose. A “must” for all parish organizations. 22 THE CHURCH REFLECTIONS WITH A PURPOSE CM-460 Father Murray analyzes the response of the Free World to the Soviet challenge and the need for a clearer understanding of the first amendment. REFLECTIONS ON PLURALISM CM-461 “As Americans, we can no longer afford the luxury of internal strife,”' says Father Murray, “but our divisions between religions are very real, very deep.” FRONTIERS FOR THE LAITY CM-462 The four Catholic journalists discuss the statement that laymen should stimulate Catholic theologians to give their full attention to the present problems of the temporal order. THE AMERICAN CATHOLIC FRONTIER CM-463 In their concluding discussion, the journalists point to the contribution the American experience has made to the growth of the Catholic Church in this country. PREJUDICE - U.S.A. (a new series) Prejudice U.S.A. is a series of four dramatic films which examine prejudice in relationship to the Negro, the Jew, and the Catholic, through the eyes of a Cath- olic family caught in the religious and racial tensions of our society. This series was conceived as a means of a public ex- amination of conscience by the American people on racial and religious prejudice. Prejudice U.S.A. was given the Thomas Alva Edison Award, the National Mass Media Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews, and the Monte Carlo Critics’ Award. 23 THE CHURCH THE NEWCOMERS CM-472 A young Negro family seeking a home in a suburban community and the prejudices they encounter. THE CHOSEN PEOPLE CM-473 A group of teenagers who discover that the Commu- nity Club they have selected for the Senior Prom will not admit Jews. DIVIDED WE STAND CM-474 The family comes to grips with the tensions caused by religious prejudice in the community. THE BENT WORLD CM-475 Examines the responsibility of the family to correct the distortions of prejudice which are crippling our American society. REFLECTIONS U.S.A. International Award Winner This four-part series is a light-hearted, self-critical look at contemporary Americans (especially Catho- lics) and their moral and spiritual habits. In a series of fast-paced, satirical sketches, REFLECTIONS, U.S.A. lampoons the status-seeking organization man, the cocktail-drinking clubwoman, and the do-it-your- self psychologist, in an attempt to answer the question “How did we get this way?” Featuring a special musi- cal score and an all-Broadway cast, REFLECTIONS, U.S.A. is ideal for adult groups and parish organiza- tions. 24 THE CHURCH TO SEE OURSELVES CM-440 Spoofs American tastes and customs in books, movies, TV, expense accounts, and community quota systems. AS OTHERS SEE US CM-441 Comments on the organization man and the club- woman. IN HIS IMAGE CM-442 In vignettes such as “Tea and Psychiatry,” this pro- gram reflects on the condition of the contemporary American mind. LOOKING FORWARD CM-443 Where do we go from here? FAMILY LIFE FAMILY, U.S.A. Family, U.S.A. is a unique series of films, stimulating, educational and entertaining. — vignettes of typical American families in an “Our Town” format—familiar and poignantly human scenes reveal the pattern of marriage and family life in America today—a witty host leads us through the backyards of our country to probe what lies beneath the happy surface. A sound, pointed aiialysis of the problems of Catholic Family Life in our modern society. 25 FAMILY LIFE MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY CM-336 An examination of basic attitudes towards marriage in the United States, indicating the Catholic position. THE WEDDING CM-337 Examines the striking contrast between the Catholic view and the more “popular” concept of the nature of marriage. TWO IN ONE FLESH CM-338 Demonstrates how Catholic married couples can call upon God for the help needed to live life His way. A COMPLEX SOCIETY CM-339 Explores real problems confronting families in mod- ern society and evaluates them in the light of eternal truths. PROJECT: SURVIVAL CM-340 Shows how dependence upon God can build and main- tain strong family life. CATHOLIC CHILD GUIDANCE A four-part series designed for parents by child psy- chologist Sister Alice Francis, C.S.J. THE CHILD CM-341 Explains the nature of the child, the role of adults, and their job within the family—features question period with noted radio-TV personality Frank Blair. THE CHILD PRAYS CM-342 Parents are instructed as to the proper way of teaching the child to pray—highlights the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity. HE STRETCHES OUT HIS HAND CM-343 Questions on the training of the child in responsibility, self-reliance and discipline are answered — features classroom demonstration. HE FINDS HIS PARENTS CM-344 Demonstrates the proper means of training youngsters —emphasis on fortitude, temperance, justice and pru- dence. SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH CM-469 A child’s first communion. Also, “My Father is a King” — musical poem on vocations with Bramwell Fletcher. 26 RELIGION AND THE ARTS THE SAINTMAKER'S CHRISTMAS EVE (a new ONE HOUR subject, two reels) SAINTMAKER’S CHRISTMAS EVE CM-487 Adapted by Robert J. Crean from Paul Horgan’s novella, “The Saintmaker’s Christmas Eve” is a fas- cinating fable of an ancient art of old New Mexico. It is the story of Roberto and Carlos Castillo, and of the Franciscan priest who teaches them to be saint- makers. At the climax of the story, Saint Christopher appears to Roberto in the midst of a blinding snow- storm, and shows him the way to the village of San Cristobal on Christmas Eve. Original music score by Pulitzer Prize winner Norman Dello Joio. THE DEATH OF JUDAS (a new subject) CM-489 One of the most popular NCCM productions ever pre- sented, this is the startling “inside look” at the apostle who betrayed his Master with a kiss. A thirty minute monologue written by Paul Claudel and adapted by Marie Ponsot. 27 RELIGION AND THE ARTS THEATRE: PAST AND PRESENT Featuring an all-Broadway cast that includes Mildred Dunnock, Edward Mulhare, and award-winner Ann Meacham, this exciting four-part series examines great themes that recur in great plays down through the ages—from Oedipus Rex to plays in 20th century America. Host for the series is Jesuit Father John Walsh, Director of Drama for Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An ideal series for high schools and colleges. THE THEATRE AND GOD CM-452 The gripping discovery scene from Sophocles’ im- mortal classic, Oedipus Rex, and the trial scene from Rutenborn’s contemporary Christian masterpiece, The Sign of Jonah. THE THEATRE AND MAN CM-453 Ann Meacham in the death scene from Webster’s Duchess of Malfi, and a bizarre criticism of modern faithlessness in the death scene from Ronald Duncan’s Death of Satan. THE THEATRE AND LOVE CM-454 Peer’s return from Ibsen’s Peer Gynt and the heart- breaking climax of James Costigan’s prizewinning play, The Little Moon of Alban, starring Edward Mulhare. THE THEATRE AND THE DEVIL CM-455 Satan appears first in fantastic regalia on the Medieval Stage, then in our own day to possess the body of a young Irish girl—scenes from The Temptation of Eve and The Righteous Are Bold. 28 RELIGION AND THE ARTS THREE FAMOUS CATHOLIC PLAYS Originally shown on the CATHOLIC HOUR-TV these three adaptations of famous Catholic plays are suitable for showing either by themselves, or in con- junction with the preceding series. DOCTOR FAUSTUS CM-374 Christopher Marlowe’s powerful Elizabethan drama of the philosopher who sold his soul to the devil. SAINT GENESIUS: THE COMEDIAN CM-394 Adaptation of Henri Gheon’s insipiring story of the patron saint of actors, Saint Genesius, with TV star Jack (Maverick) Kelly. THE SATfN SLIPPER CM-413 The heart of Paul Claudel’s 20th century epic drama which tells the story of ill-fated lovers and their search for God. ORIGINAL OPERA SERIES Two original religious operas commissioned by the National Council of Catholic Men of the Catholic University of America, for broadcast on the CATH- OLIC HOUR-TV. NCCM’s most notable entry into the exciting new form of TV opera. THE CAGE CM-407 The emotion-filled triangle of a tyrannical parent and her two children searching for a life of their own, depicted in stark musical terms. D0LCED0 CM-408 The death of Santayana — music by Emerson Myers and libretto by Dominican Father Dominic Rover. THE COVENTRY MYSTERY CYCLE A complete Medieval mystery play in music, dance, mime, and drama. Distinguished for its reverence and the brilliance of its choreography and costuming, The Play of Coventry is performed by the Marquette Uni- versity Players under the direction of Father John Walsh, S.J. COVENTRY CYCLE, PART I CM-464 God and the Angels (The Fall of Satan), Creation, Cain and Abel. COVENTRY CYCLE, PART II CM-465 The Search for a Redeemer, Annunciation, King Herod’s Court, Nativity. 29 RELIGION AND THE ARTS COVENTRY CYCLE, PART III CM-466 The Marriage Feast at Cana, Temptation of Christ, Mary Magdalene, Palm Sunday. COVENTRY CYCLE, PART IV CM-467 The Agony in the Garden, The Passion, Resurrection and Ascension, Last Judgment. CATHOLIC TELEVISION INTERNATIONAL (a new series) Catholic Television International is an anthology of Catholic TV programs produced by other countries. A fascinating glimpse into the spirit of Catholicism around the world. THREE SHORT SUBJECTS CM-484 “God’s Cradle,” produced in Holland; “Now is the Time,” from Japan; and “Penance” from Switzerland. IT HAPPENED TO ME CM-485 Produced by the BBC in Ireland. A heartwarming documentary on Father James Christopher O’Flynn’s work for deprived children. THE TRUE COUNTENANCE OF THERESE OF LISIEUX CM-486 French. The face of the Little Flower, and the face of her world, shown in rare photographs on film. 30 RELIGION AND THE ARTS SPECIAL FILMS IN COLOR* Ideal for Art Departments, classes, devotional groups, sodalities, etc., and particularly during the season of Lent and Eastertime these three color films form an important adjunct to NCCM’s “Religion and the Arts” films. SERMON ON THE MOUNT CM-415 Both this film and The Passion and Resurrection in- troduce the new technique of painting directly on film —a technique that provides images of unique quality and illumination. The process was developed by the great French religious painter, Andre Girard, whom NCCM commissioned to do both films. THE PASSION AND RESURRECTION CM-414 The New York Times called this “a prodigious work of inspiring quality,” when it was first shown over CBS television in 1959. Using the same technique as SERJVION ON THE MOUNT, this film tells of the events that took place on the first Holy Thursday through Christ’s Ascension 40 days after Easter. THE PASSION AND RESURRECTION is narrated by Right Reverend Monsignor John J. Dougherty, and features a musical score performed by Jean Casadesus and Daniel Guilet. AVE MARIA CM-430 NCCM is the American distributor for Ave Maria- produced by Les Productions de Parvis in Paris. It is a superb and reverent re-telling of the life of Our Lady through the illuminated manuscripts of the treasured Medieval Books of the Hours. *These films are available for television use. 31 INDEX Actual Grace 12 American Catholic Frontier, The 23 Armor of Light 5 As Others See Us 25 Ave Maria 31 Beautiful Johnny 8 Beloved Outcaste 6 Bent World, The 24 Bible, The 12 Bird of Sorrow 4 Cage, The 29 Catherine, My Mother 22 Catholic Church in American Pluralistic Society.. 21 Catholic School, The 20 Child, The 26 Child Prays, The 26 Chosen People, The 24 Christ 11 Christian Marriage 12 Church and State 12 Church Versus Freedom 12 City of Faith 17 City of Peter 17 Comedian, The 29 Communism: The First Hundred Years 15 Communism: The Post-War Years 15 Communism Today 15 Communism Tomorrow 15 Communist History 14 Communist Materialism 14 Communist Society 14 Complex Society, A 26 Confessions of Saint Augustine 4 Coventry Cycle, Part I 29 Coventry Cycle, Part II 29 Coventry Cycle, Part III 30 Coventry Cycle, Part IV 30 Day in the Life of the Pope, A 17 Death of Judas, The 27 Demonstration of the Mass 10 Dialectic of Communism 14 Diary of a Country Priest 4 Divided We Stand 24 Divine Worship 11 32 INDEX continued Doctor Faustus 29 Dolcedo 29 Easter Vigil 10 Exploring New Horizons 20 Family 12 Fire Watch, The 22 Frontiers for the Laity 23 Future of Catholic Church in America 21 Gilbert Keith Chesterton 18 God 11 He Finds His Parents 26 He Stretches Out His Hand 26 Hint of an Explanation 4 History of Catholic Education 20 History of the Mass 10 Holy Family 5 Holy Week 10 How to Read the Bible 9 Image of the Catholic Church in America, The 21 In His Image 25 International Morality 7 Isle is Full of Noises, The 8 It Happened to Me 30 John Henry Cardinal Newman 18 Juvenile Delinquency 7 King is Born, A 5 Looking Forward 25 Magnificat 5 Man 11 Marriage and the Family 26 Maryknoll : A Gift of Freedom 19 Mater Dolorosa 5 Meaning of the Mass 10 Medal, The 4 Message of the New Testament 9 Message of the Old Testament 9 Monsignor Ronald Knox 18 Moral Decisions 7 Moral Life 11 Morning Prayer 22 My Enemy, My Son 8 Nature of the Bible 9 Need of Religion, The 12 Newcomers, The 24 Ordination 10 Our Lady’s Shrine 19 Our Moment in Time 17 33 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC MEN 50 East 42nd Street . 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